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Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (14-Nov-2003)
Director: Peter Weir Writers: Peter Weir; John Collee From novel: The Far Side of the World by Patrick O'Brian Music by: Iva Davies; Christopher Gordon; Richard Tognetti Producers: Samuel Goldwyn, Jr.; Peter Weir; Duncan Henderson Keywords: Action/Adventure Film adaptation of the Patrick O'Brian novel of the same name follows a British captain's daredevil exploits during the Napoleonic Wars.
ABSTRACT
Captain Jack Aubrey is a hardened sea dog mired in turmoil, heading the British-flagged H.M.S. Surprise during the Napoleonic Wars. Acting on orders from his superiors to track down and neutralize the French privateer Acheron off the coast of the South American continent, Captain Aubrey soon learns of the Acheron's advanced technical capabilities, pulling out every stop in a quixotic quest to deliver glory for Britannia. Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World is a contemporary war epic, detailing one ambitious captain's determination to rule the day no matter what the cost nor odds.
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CAST | Russell Crowe | ... Capt. Jack Aubrey | | Paul Bettany | ... Dr. Stephen Maturin, Surgeon | | | Officers | | James D'Arcy | ... 1st Lt. Tom Pullings | | Edward Woodall | ... 2nd Lt. William Mowett | | Chris Larkin | ... Capt. Howard, Royal Marines | | | Midshipmen | | Max Pirkis | ... Blakeney | | Jack Randall | ... Boyle | | Max Benitz | ... Calamy | | Lee Ingleby | ... Hollom | | Richard Pates | ... Williamson | | | Warrant Officeres | | Robert Pugh | ... Mr. Allen, Master | | Richard McCabe | ... Mr. Higgins, Surgeon's Mate | | Ian Mercer | ... Mr. Hollar, Boatswain | | Tony Dolan | ... Mr. Lamb, Carpenter | | | Crew | | David Threlfall | ... Preserved Killick, Captain's Steward | | Billy Boyd | ... Barrett Bonden, Coxswain | | Bryan Dick | ... Joseph Nagle, Carpenter's Mate | | Joseph Morgan | ... William Warley, Capt. of Mizzentop | | George Innes | ... Joe Plaice, Able Seaman | | William Mannering | ... Faster Doudle, Able Seaman | | Patrick Gallagher | ... Awkward Davies, Able Seaman | | Alex Palmer | ... Nehemiah Slade, Able Seaman | | Mark Lewis Jones | ... Mr. Hogg, Whaler | | John De Santis | ... Padeen, Loblolly Boy | | Ousmane Thiam | ... Black Bill, Killick's Mate | | | Thierry Segall | ... French Captain |
REVIEWS Review by anonymous (posted on 26-Jun-2005) Set in the Napoelonic Wars, this movie follows the HMS Surprise and her
journey around Brazil 1805. As well as containing plenty of action, it
also has subtle undertones. It is historically correctand based on the
novels by Patrick O'Brian. Peter Weir used the plotline of Patrick
O'Brian's tanth book, The Far Side of the World, but takes elements
from the other books as well. (***spoilers below***) Captain Jack
Aubrey (Russell Crowe), under orders to 'take, sink or burn' the French
privateer Acheron, sails his ship, the HMS Surprise, to the Brazilian
coast. However, the Acheron comes upon them in fog and due to numerous
advantages on the part of the French ship, the Surprise is soundly
beaten and barely escapes. Then follow numerous chases through the
perpetual storms and squalls of the ocean. Eventually, through a clever
trick on Aubrey's part, the tables are turned and the Acheron is
defeated. Throughout the voyage, Aubrey's close friend Stephen Maturin
(Paul Bettany)begins to wonder what it is that drives Jack on to go
beyond his orders. The touching loyalty of Aubrey's First Lieutenant,
Thomas Pullins (James D'Arcy), to whom Jack tenderly refers as 'Tom' is
rewarded by promotion. We see a touching relationship between two
midshipmen, Peter Calamy and Lord William Blakeney, but a sad story
with another midshipman, Hollom (Lee Ingleby) who is unable to pass for
lieutenant, as he loses respect -- something which earns him sharp words
from his captain.
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